Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.105
True Learning Leads Beyond Material Existence
“Haridāsa Ṭhākura was not only the topmost devotee of the Lord but also a great and learned scholar. It was his great fortune that he passed away before Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura was both the topmost devotee and a greatly learned scholar. His great fortune was to pass away before Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- The most important science is knowing how to escape the clutches of material existence. The truly learned understand this world’s temporary nature, know how to attain a permanent situation in the spiritual world, and recognize that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is beyond experimental knowledge.
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura knew this science perfectly and is therefore called parama-vidvān, the most learned scholar. He personally preached the importance of chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, as approved by the revealed scriptures.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, remembering the teaching of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
Ask yourself
How does this description of true learning change what I consider worth knowing?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.